HF322 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Penalty for certain crimes committed after unlawful reentry or for the benefit of a transnational crime organization increased.

Related bill: SF321

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota legislative bill aims to increase the penalties for certain crimes committed by individuals who have been deported or removed from the United States and then unlawfully reenter. Specifically, it proposes that if a person commits a felony after being deported or removed due to a previous felony, or while an order of deportation or removal is still in effect, they could face an additional penalty. This additional penalty extends the maximum sentence for the new crime by five years. If the victim of the new crime is a child under 18, the additional penalty extends the maximum sentence by ten years. This bill has been referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy for further consideration.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added